Distinguished - Includes both completed observation tools (Running Record Form or Anecdotal Record and Time Sampling Form or Event Sampling Form).

Proficient - Includes mostly completed observation tools (Running Record Form or Anecdotal Record and Time Sampling Form or Event Sampling Form). One of the tools is missing minor details.

Basic - Includes at least partially completed observation tools (Running Record Form or Anecdotal Record and Time Sampling Form or Event Sampling Form). One of the tools is missing details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include observation tools (Running Record Form or Anecdotal Record and Time Sampling Form or Event Sampling Form); however, both tools are missing significant details and are incomplete.

Non-Performance - The completed observation tools are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completely summarizes the observation by addressing all six summary questions.

Proficient - Summarizes the observation by addressing all six summary questions. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes the observation by addressing at least five summary questions. The summary is underdeveloped and/or not all questions are addressed.

Below Expectations - Insufficiently summarizes the observation by addressing at least four summary questions. The summary is significantly underdeveloped and/or not all questions are answered.

Non-Performance - The summary of the observation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses developmentally appropriate classroom activities for the child that foster growth in each of the developmental domains and why the activities are a good fit for the child.

Proficient - Discusses developmentally appropriate classroom activities for the child that foster growth in each of the developmental domains and why the activities are a good fit for the child. The discussion may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat discusses developmentally appropriate classroom activities for the child that foster growth in each of the developmental domains and why the activities are a good fit for the child. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss developmentally appropriate classroom activities for the child that foster growth in each of the developmental domains and why the activities are a good fit for the child; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of developmentally appropriate activities is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.  

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.